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Rewrite each expression using the distributive property.then combine like terms if possible

-8(x+4)+5(x+4)

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Answer: -3(x + 4)

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User Tomas Nikodym
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Answer:

-3(x + 4)

Explanation:

1. First, combine the like terms:

-8(x + 4) + 5(x + 4)

-3(x + 4)

2. Next, distribute:

-3(x + 4)

-3x + 12

3. Finally, use the common factor:

-3x + 12

-3(x + 4)

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